The Woodlands Children's Museum

Storybook Theatre-Back to School
2023-08-04 11:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, August 4th presents “Back to School” by Noé Carlain. All the animals are excited to be going back to school. Here’s a peek at how the first day goes for everyone. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite
Introduce your child to the wonder of reading and instill a love of books at an early age. Storybook Theatre combines your favorite childhood books with songs, rhymes and fingerplays which are meant to promote early literacy and enhance language development.
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1. Click for tickets.

Shadow Puppet Theatre-Amelia Bedelia’s First Day of School
2023-08-03 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, August 3rd at 11am presents “Amelia Bedelia’s First Day of School” by Herman Parish. Amelia’s excited to start school but takes all the instructions she receives quite literally, such as “gluing” herself to her seat by using actual glue, causing some confusion! Through it all, she makes friends, learns things, and creates projects with the patient, gentle guidance of her teacher. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite
Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements that allows our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows.
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1. Click for tickets.

Science Madness-Buoyant Boats
2023-08-02 11:00 - 14:00
Science Madness Wednesday, August 2nd presents Buoyant Boats from 11am-2pm. Build your very own floating vessel using a variety of recycled materials and test it out on our water tables. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #Educate #Empower #Excite
Summer Hours: June 1 – Aug 5.
Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1. Museum Members are free.
Recommended ages 7 years and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click for tickets.

Boogie Bash-Outer Space Boogie
2023-08-01 11:00
Boogie Bash on Tuesday, August 1st at 11am, presents Outer Space Boogie. We’ll be moving and grooving to out-of-this-world fingerplays and songs about space.
#Dance #Movement #Music #Educate #Empower #Excite Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Summer Hours: June 1 – Aug 5.
Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1. Museum Members are free.
Recommended ages 7 years and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click for tickets.

NEW TIME! Rhyme Time
2023-08-01 09:30
Rhyme Time for babies and toddlers ages 6-24 months. Meets FIRST and THIRD TUESDAYS each month at 9:30am. Included with admission! Babies, toddlers and their parents or caregivers are invited to our interactive Rhyme Time dedicated just for little ones. Meeting in our enclosed toddler area, so children can feel free to move around and explore, we will be singing songs and discovering hand rhymes. Built-in socialization time for moms and babies to get to know one another presents a great opportunity to meet other moms and babies in our community. This Floor Program is included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets

Museum Closed
2023-07-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-23 10:00 - 17:00
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1 and Museum Members are free. Recommended ages 7 years and under.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click for tickets.
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.

Summer Sillies Super Hero Day​
2023-07-29 10:00
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On Saturday, July 29th, join us for Summer Sillies Super Hero Day​. ​Pose for photos with ​Super Heros​ (Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, and Ninja) and get ready for the start of school.
Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets ​

Thanks to our sponsors Texas First Bank Premier Martial Arts – The Woodlands/Gosling and America’s ER Medical Centers

Storybook Theatre-Superhero Instruction Manual
2023-07-28 11:00
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, July 28th presents “Superhero Instruction Manual” by Kristy Dempsey. This super guidebook shows that anyone can be a superhero by just following six easy steps such as choosing a secret identity, a power, and much more. Our aspiring hero also learns that sometimes a superhero needs a helping hand to save the day! Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite
Introduce your child to the wonder of reading and instill a love of books at an early age. Storybook Theatre combines your favorite childhood books with songs, rhymes and fingerplays which are meant to promote early literacy and enhance language development.
Summer Hours: June 1 – August 5
Tuesday – Friday – 10am-4pm. Saturday – 10am-5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1. Museum Members are free.
Recommended ages 7 years and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click for tickets.

Shadow Puppet Theatre-Happy Birthday, Moon
2023-07-27 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, July 27th at 11am presents “Happy Birthday, Moon” by Frank Asch. This is the sweet story of a young bear who’s trying to find the perfect birthday present for the moon. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite
Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements that allows our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows.
Summer Hours: June 1 – August 5
Tuesday – Friday – 10am-4pm. Saturday – 10am-5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1. Museum Members are free.
Recommended ages 7 years and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click for tickets.

Nifty Nature-Sticks and Stones
2023-07-26 11:00 - 14:00
Nifty Nature presents, Sticks and Stones, Wednesday, July 26th 11am-2pm. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #Educate #Empower #Excite
Summer Hours: June 1 – August 5
Tuesday – Friday – 10am-4pm. Saturday – 10am-5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1. Museum Members are free.
Recommended ages 7 years and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click for tickets.

Boogie Bash-Summertime Boogie
2023-07-25 11:00
Boogie Bash on Tuesday, July 25 at 11am, presents Summertime Boogie. Come celebrate the season with summer musical fun as we move and play with beach balls, the giant parachute, and scarves. We’ll also be marching with rhythm instruments and singing summer food songs. #Dance #Movement #Music #Educate #Empower #Excite Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Summer Hours: June 1 – August 5
Tuesday – Friday – 10am-4pm. Saturday – 10am-5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1. Museum Members are free.
Recommended ages 7 years and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click for tickets.

Shadow Puppet Theatre-🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍The Peace Book 11am and 2:30pm
2023-07-21 14:30 - 17:00, 2023-07-20 14:30 - 17:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, September 10th at 11am and 2:30pm presents 🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍 “The Peace Book“, by Todd Parr. Children learn the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance of others through this child-friendly message of peace and hope.
Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows. #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite

Science Palooza during Spring BreaKation
2023-07-21 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-07-20 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, March 11 – Magnet Madness
Investigate the magnetic properties of common household objects by using magnet wands to manipulate items through mazes, cylinders, and more!

Monday, March 13 – Learning About Light
Light up your life by experimenting with various sources of light to create reflections, shadows, and rainbows.

Tuesday, March 14 – Discovering Fossils and Gems
Become a junior geologist by examining a variety of fossils, rocks, and geodes under microscopes and magnifying glasses.

Wednesday, March 15 – Bee ‘Hind the Scenes
Peek ‘bee’hind’ the scenes of a bee colony with Allie from EZ Apiary and learn all about the steps involved in making honey.

Thursday, March 16 – Buoyant Boats
Build your very own floating vessel using a variety of recycled materials and test it out on our water tables.
Friday, March 17 – Shamrock Slime
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Woodlands Children’s Museum by making green slime and learning about its unique properties.

Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose 11am & 1pm
2023-07-21 11:00 - 13:00
Join us on Thursday, May 5th at 11:00am and 1:00pm for a puppet show with Margaret Clauder—“Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose”

Le Theatre de Marionette 🤡👽🤠 Silly Strings Puppet Shows
2023-07-21 11:00 - 13:00
Le Theatre de Marionette Silly Strings 30 minute puppet shows at 11am and 1pm.

This talented musical variety show features several entertaining and unique trick marionettes including clowns, roller skaters, jugglers, dancing skeletons, teddy bears, Michael Jackson and even Elvis.

Thanks to Texas Commission on the Arts for awarding us a grant for this amazing show.

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers 3 performances
2023-07-21 11:00 - 13:00
The Chikawa Aztec Dancers Tuesday, November 26th 11:15am, Noon, and 1:00pm. Join us as we recognize Native American Heritage Month with special dance performances that represent the Aztec culture.

Author visit with Susan Langlois
2023-07-21 11:00
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, July 21st presents an Author visit with Susan Langlois who will read “Bump in the Road”. What should you do when life BUMPS you? Young Molly figures this out on her run to Galloway Park when she encounters something on the trail. She has to decide whether to run to it and through it or run far away from it! This endearing story of misadventures helps us learn about overcoming obstacles along the way in life. Author Susan Langlois is our special guest today and will be reading her book on stage, after which there will be a meet-and-greet where she will be selling and signing books until 12:15. Some of Susan’s marathon-runner friends will be joining her. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite
Introduce your child to the wonder of reading and instill a love of books at an early age. Storybook Theatre combines your favorite childhood books with songs, rhymes and fingerplays which are meant to promote early literacy and enhance language development.
Summer Hours: June 1 – August 5
Tuesday – Friday – 10am-4pm. Saturday – 10am-5pm. Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1. Museum Members are free.
Recommended ages 7 years and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click for tickets.

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre-Happy Birthday, Moon
2023-07-21 11:00
Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre July 9th at 11am, presents 🌝🎉🌝🎈🌝🎂 “Happy Birthday, Moon” by Frank Asch. In this classic sweet story, a young bear tries to find a present for the moon, with whom he shares a birthday! His dilemma is figuring out the perfect gift for the moon.
Click here on Thursday, July 9th at 11am to watch or view on Facebook, our webpage http://bit.ly/MissJanReadings or our YouTube channel, bit.ly/RecordedReadings
Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows.

Monty The Magician
2023-07-21 11:00
Monty The Magician Tuesday July 25th 11am, Noon, 2pm and 3:30pm.
With Monty as your guide, travel into a dream and enter the world of MAGIC!
Monty the Magician has been performing MAGIC for the last 26 years, specializing in children’s entertainment. The smiles and laughter Monty experienced and observed the day he saw a magician perform for the first time inspired him to enter the world of magic and pursue this is as hobby and then a career sharing joy, excitement and laughter with all children.

Tanabata Celebration
2023-07-21 10:30 - 13:30
Tuesday July 9th at 10:30am, Noon and 1:30pm. Enjoy hands on activities and Japanese Dance performances.
Tanabata, (Evening of the Seventh) or the Star Festival, is held on the evening of July 7. The festival traces its origins to a mythological legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to meet just once a year – on the seventh day of the seventh month.
Children and adults write their wishes on narrow strips of colored paper and hang them, along with other paper ornaments, on bamboo branches placed in the backyards or entrances of their homes and then hope their wishes come true.

Rhyme Time for babies and toddlers ages 6-24 months
2023-07-21 09:30

Drop and Shop Workshop
2023-07-21 09:00 - 13:00
Scheduled just in time to help parents squeeze in some last-minute shopping and wrapping, Drop and Shop Workshop gives children a chance to make a few holiday preparations of their own. Participants create and embellish works of art that they can give as gifts while snacking on milk and cookies. Perfect for children ages 4 to 8. Space is limited, Pre-registration is advised. Call today 281-465-0955. Learn more here

Skeeter the Clown Variety Shows
2023-07-21 08:00 - 17:00
Skeeter puts on an entertaining variety show with plenty of laughs and some magic sprinkled in. Skeeter is known for enchanting young audiences with his infectious humor, magic and music.
Friday December 28th
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm

Boogie Bash 11am & Noon
2023-07-21 08:00 - 17:00
Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play – In observance of Nickelodeon’s annual event that encourages children to turn off the screens and “get up, get out, and go play,” today’s TWO Boogie Bash sessions feature some fun musical activities that encourage boys and girls to be active and healthy. We will be playing musical hula hoops, a spoon/egg relay, and bean bag games.
Available for young toddlers and children up to 5 years old, Boogie Bash provides children with a preliminary introduction to the space around them, encourages cooperation, promotes social interaction, develops a sense of rhythm, strengthens listening skills and enhances language development. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.
Supporting our Initiative Playing for Keeps.

Closed
2023-07-21
November Hours:
Closed Sunday and Monday (except 11/22)
10am-Noon Tuesday (10am-2pm on 11/23)
10am-2pm Wednesday and Thursday
10am-4pm Friday and Saturday
Select your date of visit to reserve your timed session tickets.
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